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A PURPLE-SPLASHED ‘JUN’ BOWL SONG/JIN DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the steep conical sides rising from a spreading foot to a gently incurved rim, applied overall with a lavender-blue glaze thinning to a mushroom tone around the rim and splashed with purple to the interior, the foot unglazed to reveal the brown body
Provenance
Collection of Conte Gianfranco Litta, Capalbio.
Exhibited
Mostra d’Arte Cinese-Venezia, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 478.
Condition
The bowl is in fair condition with the exception of an 11cm., wide crescent-shaped hairline crack with a four-pointed starcrack within, minor associated glaze chips and light glaze scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."